Read the text[1]. (Remember: Underline the words or sentences you do not understand).
California flag
The official state flag of California, called the Bear Flag, was first used on June 14, 1846, but was not officially adopted until 1911. It was designed by William Todd. The flag pictures a grizzly bear and a star.
The first Californian flag was quickly made by a group of American settlers who had just captured the town of Sonoma (from Mexico) and needed a flag to replace the Mexican banner. California was the 31st state in the USA; it was admitted in 1850.
Answer the questions.
1. What type of bear is depicted in this flag?
2. How many stars are on this flag?
3. In which California town was this flag first flown?
Personal Vocabulary. Click on the file and complete your own Vocabulary Chart.
1. How many donkeys did the farmer have?
2. What are the names of the donkeys?
3. What's the donkeys' favourite food?
4. Did the donkeys finally eat the oats?
5. Which was the most intelligent donkey?
Personal Vocabulary. Click on the file and complete your own Vocabulary Chart.
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Activity 1
The official state flag of California, called the Bear Flag, was first used on June 14, 1846, but was not officially adopted until 1911. It was designed by William Todd. The flag pictures a grizzly bear and a star.
The first Californian flag was quickly made by a group of American settlers who had just captured the town of Sonoma (from Mexico) and needed a flag to replace the Mexican banner. California was the 31st state in the USA; it was admitted in 1850.
1. What type of bear is depicted in this flag?
2. How many stars are on this flag?
3. In which California town was this flag first flown?
Activity 2
Activity 3
1. How many donkeys did the farmer have?
2. What are the names of the donkeys?
3. What's the donkeys' favourite food?
4. Did the donkeys finally eat the oats?
5. Which was the most intelligent donkey?
Activity Book
Resources